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Cheap flights from New York to Chicago from $186

NYC — CHI
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago

Thu 3/1219:36 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 7/1218:03 -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 4/11$426
Tue 1/1208:00 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Thu 3/1219:54 -
Nonstop2h 19m
Deal found 4/11$426
Thu 3/1208:47 -
Nonstop2h 48m
Mon 7/1218:10 -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 4/11$426
Thu 3/1206:40 -
Nonstop2h 25m
Mon 7/1205:00 -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 4/11$426
Sat 21/1117:35 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 23/1107:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 31/10$427
Fri 18/1221:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Tue 22/1217:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 2/11$428
Fri 11/1209:30 -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 5/114:55 -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 3/11$430
Tue 10/1106:00 -
1 stop12h 07m
Wed 11/1109:51 -
1 stop13h 12m
Deal found 31/10$431
Fri 18/1221:52 -
Nonstop2h 47m
Tue 29/1205:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/11$433
Mon 7/1219:05 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 9/1218:10 -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 2/11$433
Tue 17/1106:40 -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 19/1111:00 -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 31/10$434
Wed 9/1217:35 -
Nonstop2h 40m
Wed 17/212:50 -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 1/11$434

Find flight deals from New York to Chicago

Round-trip from

$426

One-way from

$186

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$397

Good one-way deal

$275 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/12-7/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 58m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chicago (CHI).
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New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/11

10:55-12:46

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/12

09:30-16:42

1 stop8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 21/11

13:29-15:14

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

New YorkChicago

LGA New York LaGuardia - MDW Chicago Midway

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/1

10:00-11:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/1

07:56-10:00

Nonstop3h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

09:30-16:42

1 stop8h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 29/1

11:24-13:09

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214
Fastest return journey

New YorkChicago

LGA New York LaGuardia - MDW Chicago Midway

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/12

08:30-10:05

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 25/12

08:07-09:59

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

New YorkChicago

LGA New York LaGuardia - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/3

09:25-11:19

Nonstop2h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of $278). Flying from New York to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $534). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CHI?

When flying from New York to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 86% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago

The most flights from NYC to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (196 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (109 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Chicago flights typically cost between $282 and $530 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $426 on Delta (3 Dec–7 Dec).

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from New York to Chicago is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

    Airlines like Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from New York to Chicago in about 2h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 33m. New York and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1152 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Chicago on time: Air Europa (100%), WestJet (88%), China Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Chicago is $275. On average you can expect to pay $275. The most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $567.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of $278). Flying from New York to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $534). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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